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Woman On Other End Of Sheila Jackson-Lee Cell Phone Flap On “Greta”

At a Houston town hall, Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee disrespects a cancer survivor as she asks a question, by answering her cell phone. That survivor, Tracy Miller, talks to Greta Van Susteren about her experience. She confirmed Jackson-Lee picked up her phone while the question was asked, and did not apologize. Miller also claimed that the Congresswoman pulled the same routine as two other constituents asked questions! In addition, according to Miller, when Jackson-Lee heard someone call her rude, she snapped back, “I am not rude.”

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Why Health Insurance Reform Matters to Women

In some states, maternity care is not covered because pregnancy can be seen as a pre-existing condition. Its even legal in some states to deny a woman coverage because shes been a victim of domestic violence. First Lady Michelle Obama looks at where health care policy and people’s lives intersect. Two-time cancer survivor Roxi Griffin and HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius join her to discuss how the current system doesn’t work for women and their families and why health insurance reform is so …

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Barney Frank Confronts Woman At Townhall Comparing Obama To Hitler

At a Barney Frank town hall meeting in Dartmouth, MA, a constituent asks, “Why are you supporting this Nazi policy?” Frank responds: “On what planet do you spend most of your time?” He then calls her approach “vile, contemptible nonsense.” He closes by saying: “Trying to have a conversation with you would be like arguing with a dining room table.”

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